Mesilla Valley News
Fire Damages Home on Chilton Drive
Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire in a home on Chilton Drive Tuesday evening. Just before 10:30 p.m., Tue. Aug. 25, firefighters responded to a report of a residential structure fire on the 2100 block of Chilton Drive. The first-arriving unit encountered a working fire in the kitchen of the residence. Firefig...
Aug 26, 2026
The Heart of Las Cruces: Inside the Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market
In this episode of Mesilla Valley Better Together, host Joey Hernandez sits down with Karen from the Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces to discuss the energy, local vendors, and community traditions that make the downtown market a Saturday staple. Karen highlights current community voting competitions-including ...
Aug 25, 2026
Whitefield Named Deputy Chief for Las Cruces Fire Department
Justin Whitefield, a Las Cruces firefighter for 19 years, has been named Deputy Chief of Operations for the Las Cruces Fire Department. Deputy Chief Whitefield held the interim position of Deputy Chief of Operations for several months, and began his new duties August 9, 2026. Whitefield began his career with the City o...
Aug 11, 2026
Music News
From Ed Sheeran Inspiration to Reading Festival: Sade Olutola Shares the Story Behind 'Arrow Heart'
Sade Olutola has revealed that the title of her debut EP, Arrow Heart, comes from an idea she first had as a child. Speaking backstage at Reading Fest...
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Charli XCX Brings a New Era to Her Reading Festival Headline Set
Charli XCX used her first Reading Festival headline appearance to introduce a new chapter in her live show, blending material from her recent catalog ...
22h ago
KATSEYE Introduces Baby2Baby at Daisy Chain Fields Following Injury Lineup Change
KATSEYE still found a way to be part of Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival after pulling out of their scheduled performance. During the Augu...
22h ago
